Himera Didrachm, -440 – -425
Information
Country
Himera
Himera
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Didrachm
Year
-440 – -425
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.68
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Didrachm from Himera. Issued from -440 to -425. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 8.68 g.
- Obverse
- Nude youth, preparing to spring off a horse galloping to left, holding the horse's mane with his right hand and a goad with his left, his entire body on the left side of the horse; in the exergue, ΙΜΕΡΑΙΟΝ retrograde
- Reverse
- The nymph Himera, wearing a long chiton and himation, standing facing, turned slightly to the left, holding phiale in her right hand and raising her left; at her feet to left, flaming altar; above left, barley grain; at her feet to right, kerykeion entwined with a taenia; in the exergue, ΣΟΤΕΡ retrograde
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (440 BC - 425 BC) | — |
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